Written by

Laura Ungar
| The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal

Worldwide, tea is the second-most-popular drink, after water. But in this coffee-crazed nation, it's long been a subordinate brew.

Until now.

Tea's popularity is growing across America as scientists and the public learn more about its bountiful health benefits. An ever-growing body of research that includes more than 5,000 studies says tea helps block cholesterol, prevents cardiovascular disease and cancer, and burns calories. ...